We went with a local solicitor for our conveyancing in Sowerby Bridge yesterday. Upon checking the official terms of business I notewe are on the hook for costs even where the transaction does not complete. Should I go with them or select a web based solicitor practice offering no move no charge conveyancing in Sowerby Bridge?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be more expensive to offset the cases that do not proceed. You should be mindful that these offerings rarely cover outlay by way of example Sowerby Bridge conveyancing search charges.

At what point does exchange of contracts happen for residential conveyancing in Sowerby Bridge and am I required to be at the lawyers office?

If you are local to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Sowerby Bridge you are welcome to come in to sign the paperwork. However, the lender approved solicitors we work with supply countrywide coverage for conveyancing and provide just as detailed and professional a job for you when communicating with you electronically. The signing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. A signed contract simply enables the solicitor to exchange contracts when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is is usually a five minute process, although where a lengthy "chain" is involved, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Sowerby Bridge)to be in the office at the appropriate time.

I am assisting my aunt sell her property in Sowerby Bridge. Does the conveyancer arrange the EPC or should I organise this?

After the abolition of Home Information Packs, energy assessments became a compulsory part of selling a property. An EPC needs to be to hand prior to the property being put on the market. It is not a task that conveyancers normally organise. Where you are using a Sowerby Bridge conveyancing lawyer they might help arrange EPC’s due to their relationships with long established Sowerby Bridge assessors

I am buying a property in Sowerby Bridge. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Yorkshire BS be concerned?

As your lender is Yorkshire BS your lawyer must check the formal requirements outlined in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Yorkshire BS. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook includes minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and solicitors are required to report to Yorkshire BS where a lease does not meet these conditions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Sowerby Bridge.

I have instructed a Sowerby Bridge conveyancing practitioner having made sure that they are on the Nationwide conveyancing panel. Does my lawyer arrange the survey of the property?

Nationwide will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Nationwide will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. Your conveyancer will not organise the survey but they may be able to put you in touch with a local one that they recommend. RICS offers a find a surveyor service (just google it) where you can search for a qualified surveyor by your Sowerby Bridge postcode. As you are getting a mortgage with Nationwide, you could contact them to see if they have a list of approved surveyors in Sowerby Bridge.

I have a renovated Edwardian property in Sowerby Bridge. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Nationwide Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the matching property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Sowerby Bridge and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the situation with the conveyancing solicitor who conducted the conveyancing.

I am buying a new build flat in Sowerby Bridge. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sowerby Bridge

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.